and girl. Hikaru names the boy "Nao" and the girl "Mao", after Sayaka's late parents. Half a year after the children are born, Hikaru marries Sayaka. Shinobu may have the same family name as Hikaru, but they have no relation; in fact, both dislike the other. Shinobu hails from a wealthy family and is a genius in sports and also good at studies. He is very popular with the girls, but simultaneously spoiled, arrogant and selfish. Despite his contempt towards her during their first encounter, Shinobu quickly falls for Chihiro, although he knows she is hopelessly attached to Hikaru. Shinobu is also the first person to ever realize Chihiro's feelings for Hikaru and is often described as the person who understands Chihiro most. Bearing the pain, he continues to pursue her in hopes of helping her move on from him. After hearing Hikaru's sacrifice for Chihiro, he decided to become a professional basketball player for her sake as well. During their last year of junior high school, Shinobu decides to attend Kaijō High School and invites Chihiro to apply with him. However, Chihiro's decision to stay with Hikaru hurts him emotionally; thus he swears to himself that he'll never fall in love again. At age 17, Shinobu remains just as popular with the girls as ever, but has become a playboy. He still has not forgiven Chihiro for betraying him, although he still holds feelings for her. After several incidents involving Shinobu and Chihiro's reunion, Shinobu finally resigns himself to the fact that his love for her still remains, and confesses his feelings to her again, claiming that his love for her has surpassed any hatred and that no matter how many times she hurts him, he will still love only her. His feelings are eventually returned after the basketball tournament. They finally officially get together after two years of one-sided love and separation. By age 23, he becomes the new president of his father's company and marries Chihiro. A year later, they become the parents of a son named Hiromu. Chihiro is Hikaru's childhood friend and has had romantic feelings for him since they were little, although she knows he is in love with Sayaka; therefore, she tries to conceal her feelings towards Hikaru and supports him with his love instead. She is mature compared to the rest of her classmates and is also strong-willed; in addition, she is